#AskDrBob: March 24

March 24, 2017

#AskDrBob-March 24th

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Why do I start getting ​breathless 4-5 days before my period is due. I also have backache, fatigue that starts 4-5 days before my periods.

It’s definitely hormonal. Check your liver, and begin with a castor oil pack (here and here).

What is the cause of Xanthelasma palpebrum with normal lipid profile and no family history? How can I get rid of them naturally ?? I am 30 years old female who has scanty but regular periods

It is often liver, and a body signal of elevated cholesterol.

Hi Dr. Bob, What kind of chiropractor do you recommend?

We use a use a non-force technique (drop pieces)

Dr Bob. What is your take on sea kelp? Also what is my T4 is good = 8.090 but my T3 is just .790 and my TSH is below 2 which is 1.129. Does this mean my thyroid is bad? Wondering if sea kelp 1% iodine tabs is good.

Poor conversion of T4 to T3, I personally do not promote kelp.

How to fix Iow total platelets in spleen?  

Number one: Stop eating sugar Number two: begin to add sesame seeds. We also use a whole spleen supplement.

Can a chiropractor help fix a hiatal hernia? My stomach is partially up in the chest cavity and the esophagus is slightly twisted with most of the food getting through. Also if I eat some foods like fried chicken, the center of my chest feels like cartilage being torn apart and it hurts really bad. When that happens, it feels better if I can throw it up. Is there anything a chiropractor can do? Would antacids help even though pain doesn’t feel like acid reflux? Will I have to have surgery or can surgery be avoided?

Yes. I have a dedicated chapter on a hiatal hernia in my “Guide to Prevent Surgery.”

My brother, 31 year old healthy male, has been suffering with hip and joint pain without much relief. He eats a mostly paleo type diet, with very low sugar and gluten. He was diagnosed with hypothyroid decades ago and has been on conventional meds to keep it stable. I am wondering if there you know of a link between thyroid and muscle/joint pains and a recommendation.  Thanks!

I would have his spine checked standing upright. Thyroid does impact calcium metabolism.

What causes one’s body to have elevated inflammation and how can one get rid of it or at least lower it?

Stop: Sugar, sugar, and sugar.

Word to lookup: Glycation

I would like to know why pockets, of what may be fluid, have accumulated around my ankles on either sides. My ankles aren’t swollen, but they appear to have fluid settled there.

I would check your kidneys and heart. Bounce on a 60cm ball to help distribute fluid.

Cholesterol – What do you do to lower it?  

I go into great detail about cholesterol in my “Trans Fat Survival Guide.” Beets will lower your 40%. (Recipe here). More info in video.

How often do you believe a hair mineral analysis should be tested? I have a minimum understanding at this point, but I can only imagine our bodies are not going to remain constant for too long.

At least once every two years.

Hello Dr, I have been off and on post nasal drip. Sometimes I feel it inside my nose up to my head. I don’t know how to explain it. But when I try to swallow saliva I feel obstruction. As if the saliva does not want to go. Sometimes I feel the pains down the back of my head. Most times I keep forcing the mucus down into my mouth then spit it out. I have done X-ray and I was told I have chronic sinuses and that other sinuses region is normal except the right. Sometimes I’m very fine and sometimes the post nasal drip starts. I don’t know if it’s from what i eat that triggers it. Please Dr I wait to read from you.

Peanut butter, dairy, and gluten are top three sinus antagonists. Drink more water.

I just had laser surgery on my gums and I remember reading or hearing that you have a product for receding gums.  Please let me know what it is because I desperately need it.

I personally Agrisept to help, and Osteo B II that helps to strengthen bones.